Course summary
This flexible qualification starts with you: where you are now, and where you want to be in the future. Taking a practical approach that’s grounded in your own experience, you’ll be introduced to the essentials of business and management, the context in which businesses and other organisations operate, and its common aims and characteristics. This includes learning about the ethical and legal responsibilities that businesses have, and the global context which impacts businesses of all sizes. You’ll also encounter work-based learning issues that are particularly relevant to your current role. Key features of the course
- Tailor your study according to your interests and professional needs with options including communication skills, personal finance or mathematics..
- Examine case studies from international companies to enhance your learning by using real-world situations.
- Builds a solid foundation for further study focusing on leadership practice, accounting, economics, innovation and enterprise or marketing.
Modules
This certificate of higher education has one stage comprising 120 credits. You’ll study an introductory business and management module and choose from a range of modules according to your interests now or the route you might want to progress with later.
How to apply
To apply for this course you will be taken to the provider's website, where you can find out more information and make an application.
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
There are no qualification requirements for this course.
Within this certificate there is the option to study a mathematics module. Whether that module is right for you will depend on your experience and confidence with mathematics. Visit our website for information and to try some diagnostic quizzes.
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Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
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Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
Provider information
Open University
Student Recruitment Team
PO Box 197
Milton Keynes
MK7 6BJ